Entries for July 2014

At their July 8 meeting, the Wilmington City Council approved a $44 million bond referendum which would allow for $55 million in transportation improvements within the city. The referendum will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot.

The City of Wilmington’s recycling program continues to expand in an effort to reduce landfill waste and save money. At their meeting tonight, the City Council will receive a $25,000 state grant that will be used to add 19 new recycling receptacles to pedestrian areas on North Front and North Third Streets.
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Hurricane Arthur generated enough excess yard debris to cause a 1/2 day delay in yard waste pickup. Citizens are asked to leave yard waste curbside until it is collected as crews will be working on July 9 and July 12 to get caught up.

The City of Wilmington, in conjunction with New Hanover County, has declared a State of Emergency as of 10 a.m. today. Sustained heavy winds are expected this afternoon, so administrative City offices will close at 2 p.m.[Read more...]